FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0260-2021

Product

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg*, 200 tablets bottle, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 245 First Street, Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA, NDC 59922-0631-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lots #: CDKSN, CDPPH, Exp January 2022; Lot #: CDPPK, Exp February 2022.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Akebia Therapeutics dba Keryx Biopharmaceutials, Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
245 1st St, N/A, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142-1200

Distribution

Quantity
17,664 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-01-29
FDA classified
2021-02-17
Posted by FDA
2021-02-24
Terminated
2022-02-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0260-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.